Page 34 • The HERALD • 9th October 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v FOOD FOR THOUGHT Chestnut Mushroom and Watercress Stroganoff with Giant Wild Rice Recipe from The Watercress Company Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients • 500g chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced • 1 x 85g bag watercress • 1 medium onion, nely sliced • 2 cloves garlic, nely chopped • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp chilli powder • 50ml dry white wine • 2 tbsp tomato puree • 100ml hot vegetable stock • 100ml double cream • 1 knob butter • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 250g giant wild rice • Salt and black pepper Method 1. First cook the wild rice according to packet instructions. If giant wild rice is not available, then you can substitute with Basmati or long grain rice instead. 2. Heat the oil in a large pan and add in the butter. Once the butter is foaming add in the onions and a good pinch of salt, frying on a medium heat for 5 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and garlic, continuing to fry until the mushrooms are cooked and the onions are so ened. 3. Add in the paprika, chilli powder, and white wine, then bring to a simmer. Stir in the tomato puree, vegetable stock, and cream, then continue to simmer for 10 minutes, or until liquid has reduced by a third. 4. Once the rice is cooked, take a handful of the watercress, roughly chop and stir through the rice. Stir the remaining watercress into the strogano . Taste the sauce, then add salt and pepper if needed. Serve along with the giant wild rice. New Forest Marque Autumn Market Go along to Everton Nurseries on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October, 10am – 4pm, for the New Forest Marque Autumn Market, free entry. Browse and buy delicious New Forest food and drink, as well as handmade products and gi s from their ‘Inspired’ art and cra members. It’s the perfect opportunity to support small, local businesses and artists while indulging in produce that has been grown, reared, caught, produced or processed locally in the New Forest. For more information visit: newforestmarque. co.uk Modern Innovation With Traditional Compassion At Merrystead Dental from Merrystead Dental At Merrystead Dental, we’re proud to serve the Black eld and New Forest community with dentistry that blends modern innovation with traditional compassion. Because here, your health, comfort, and smile will always come rst. Our friendly team in Blackfield are here to make your dental experience comfortable, positive, and tailored to your needs. Our mission is to promote lifelong oral health by providing high-quality, patientcentred care in a safe and welcoming environment. From routine check-ups and hygiene appointments to dental implants, orthodontics, and restorative treatments, we combine advanced technology with compassion to deliver dentistry that feels di erent, so every patient feels valued, supported, and informed. Beyond our expertise, what truly de nes us is our people- rst approach. We’re dedicated to building lasting relationships founded on trust, integrity, and genuine care. From the moment you arrive, our goal is to create a calm, reassuring space where your comfort and con dence come rst. At Merrystead Dental, your health and smile are always our priority. Come and see us today! 147 Hampton Lane, Black eld, SO45 1WE, call: 023 8089 2610 or visit: Merrysteaddental.co.uk The team at Merrystead Dental ROMSEY BEER FESTIVAL Romsey Beer Festival is taking place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October at Cros eld Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey, SO51 8GL. Organised by Romsey, Chandler’s Ford & District Round Table, the festival will include a wide selection of refreshing beverages, from cra beers to traditional ciders, there will also be fresh pizza and live music. Tickets are available from: www. romseybeerfestival.co.uk/ A Piece of Art and a Slice of Cake Say Thank You! from Community Arts Hilary Bell and John Edwards We held another successful Open Studios in 2025 with some regular visitors and new faces. Our homemade cakes proved as popular as ever and John Edwards our Community Art tutor provided interesting demonstrations each day. e good weather meant our visitors could enjoy the garden and play on our human snakes and ladders, very entertaining. e ra e for one of John’s original paintings was won by Eileen Parker who apparently had never ever won a ra e! We now invite you to our Christmas Fayre and toy sale in aid of Children in Need on 15th and 16th November 10am until 5pm each day at the WI Community Hall on Lunedale Road in Dibden Purlieu. Come and get started on your Christmas Shopping - see you there. anks again for coming. John presenting Eileen with her raffle prize Free Community Cook Ups e Waterside Food Project, part of the New Forest Aquaponics CIC family of projects, host a FREE Community Cook Up every Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Black eld Baptist Church on Hampton Lane. Surplus food from supermarkets that would otherwise go to waste is collected by volunteers and used to cook tasty meals. Go along for some tasty food and great company, everyone is welcome. e Waterside Food Project aims to reduce food waste across the Waterside and also runs the Community Fridge in Hythe Library. For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/ Watersidefoodproject
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